TOP TEN LISTS By Leanna Robinson

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Top Ten Unconventional Art Spaces

1. KingswellThis skate shop in Los Feliz has had some surprisingly good art shows—most recently by the LA-based illustrator, Bonethrower.

2. The StandardThis downtown hotel is known to host performance and nontraditional art. Recently they held a 24-hour exhibition featuring performance art and artist-decorated rooms.

3. Café de Leche Art at cafés is decidedly uncool. However, this Highland Park café manages to host established contemporary artists in its small, eclectic space.

4. PehrspacePart gallery, part community space, part music venue, this downtown-adjacent small space not much larger than a living room has hosted a number of art shows. Unfortunately, Pehrspace is about to close its doors, although they still have hopes of moving to a new location.

5. The Handbag FactoryMostly known for throwing raves these days (don’t tell them I told you), this DIY space also hosts art shows and performance art events.

The art chapel at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles during the exhibition “Simon Toparovsky: Vessels and Channels,” Nov. 9, 2014–Feb. 15, 2015.

6. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels LA’s Catholic cathedral downtown is known to house art exhibits and openings on nights that it is not having services.

7. The Women’s Center for Creative WorkWhile this functions primarily as a community space for women in Los Angeles, WCCW hosts art openings, and often has exhibitions running.

8. Non Plus UltraThis DIY space often hosts music events, but is known to house various performance and visual artists, even hosting a short experimental film showcase recently.